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Pirates have a Joey Bart problem they can no longer avoid in 2026

Related Topics: Joey Bart, Henry Davis, Paul Skenes

Since being acquired by the Pirates at the beginning of the 2024 season, Joey Bart has been one of the team’s most consistent offensive producers—his 110 wRC+ in that span is the highest among players who played for Pittsburgh in both seasons. The former No. 2 overall pick has enjoyed a bit of a career resurgence after being traded over from San Francisco.

But heading into 2026, Bart's role is far from a certainty. Over the course of last season, Bart had his starting role usurped by Henry Davis, and it’s easy to see why.